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Peljesac Wine Region

  • Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Croatia

Last updated: 31 July, 2024

Croatia has a long history of winemaking, stretching back some 2,500 years, with many indigenous grape varieties still in use. It’s also home to the oak forests that produce most of the oak casks favoured by wine producers across Europe.

A one-hour drive up the coast from Dubrovnik lies Peljesac, a mountainous peninsula where the velvety red Plavac and award-winning Dingac wines are produced on the sunny sea-facing slopes.

Several vineyards are open for wine tasting during the summer, normally offering three to five different wines to sample, with the producer sometimes present to tell you about the history and process of the craft.

If you are driving, stop at Mali Ston – it’s famed throughout Croatia for succulent oysters and mussels, which are served at several local waterside restaurants.

Logistics

Price: Free
Minimum age: 0
Age suitable: 18+
When: All year around
Duration: 4

Getting there & doing it

Many people visit on organised excursions from Dubrovnik, but it’s easy to do it independently by hiring a car and driving up the coast to Peljesac. Follow the coastal road (route 8) and turn off onto the Peljesac peninsula (route 414). Make sure you contact the wineries you wish to visit in advance, and double check when they are open.

Most vineyards offer platters of small savoury snacks during tastings. Vinarija Bartulovic can also provide a full meal of Dalmatian specialities (order one day in advance).

 

When to do it

Most of the vineyards are open all year round. Like other attractions in Dalmatia, the vineyards mainly attract visitors during the peak season (July-August). The grape harvest takes place in September, which is a fascinating time to visit.

Who to go with: organised tours

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  • Dubrovnik

Join us on a tour along the second largest peninsula in Croatia - Peljesac, known for its top-quality red wines (Dingac, Postup). See, smell, feel, taste, and get to know our wines and their history. Learn about olives and what makes good olive oil. Marvel at the medieval fortifications of Ston town and/or try the freshest oysters you ever tasted! Don't forget to tell us your desired start time! Highlights are: - Ston – a medieval gothic town, surrounded by 4 miles of fortified walls, and its famous 14. ct. salt panes - Dingac Hills – the most famous Croatian wine positions where grapes grow on 40-60 degree inclined slopes, getting the best out of the land, sea, and the sun! - Local boutique wineries (total of 3 wineries visited) in Potomje and Ponikve – great wine, liqueur, cheese, and organic olive oil together with homemade bite-sized delicacies with a presentation done by the owners - Mali Ston Bay – an unspoiled bay with numerous oyster and mussel beds

Price €290

Min age 18

Rating 4.98 / 5 [50 ratings]

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  • Dubrovnik

Head to the Peljesac Peninsula with a private guide on an action-packed day trip from Dubrovnik! Stretching alongside Peljesac Channel, which separates mainland Croatia from Korcula Island, the postcard-perfect peninsula boasts a fertile landscape that produces high quality wine, salt and seafood. Visit the coastal town of Ston to see the so-called great Wall of Croatia and an old salt factory, and then check out three family-run wineries or perhaps a coastal fish farm. The itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to your interests.

Price €260

Min age 0

Rating 4.73 / 5 [30 ratings]

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  • Dubrovnik

Korcula Island and Peljesac day trips are the most relaxed out of all driving day trips from Dubrovnik, with no traffic jams, border crossings, or big crowds (even in the summer months). Let our experienced and flexible driver-guide take you through the stunning scenery of wine growing peninsula of Peljesac followed by a short boat ride to the island of Korcula where you will explore the medieval fortified city of Korcula with our guide at your own pace. We take pride in our ability to discuss many topics, from history and architecture to food, wine, and contemporary life. Try famous hand-made Zrnovo pasta and pair it with a glass of Korcula's white wine Posip sitting on the city walls promenade. On your way back stop at Potomje winery trying Peljesac red wine – Dingac. History, food, wine, sea, sun, and worry-free travel with Dubrovnik Day Tours!

Price €290

Min age 10

Rating 4.92 / 5 [14 ratings]

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  • Dubrovnik

Croatia’s second longest peninsula Peljesac is famous for its red wine based on Plavac Mali wine sort (cousin of Zinfandel), delicious oysters and mussels growing in the brackish waters of Mali Ston Bay, Ston city walls, and its salt pans. It is less than an hour's drive from the city of Dubrovnik. We have been doing this tour for years and our guests absolutely adore our fisherman friend Mario, and unique experience of being alone in the bay at our fisherman's oyster beds and tasting best oysters in Mali Ston right from the sea. You'll enjoy: - Walking tour of Ston – Gothic medieval town, surrounded by 6 kilometers of city walls and its famous 14. salt pans. - Private boat ride with local fisherman to his oyster beds and oysters (5 per pax) and wine tasting on site - wine-tasting in a local boutique winery – great wine and organic olive oil tasting Tour with an experienced local English-speaking driver/guide. Chance for lunch or dinner in some of well well-known Ston restaurants.

Price €256

Min age 18

Rating 5 / 5 [8 ratings]

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